Plato, knowing of guardian angels,
leads Socrates to cite them in Phaedo
as guides. Job speaks of go-betweens. Michael
appears in prophet Daniel’s book. And so
we stand together again, our bodies
whole and blessed, no doubt led to each other
through these keepers of all humans, at ease
with our softest touch despite vanished years,
our flesh and tears so far from sight. Perhaps
we called upon these nurturing spirits
in our youth, not knowing honesty as
prayer. But patrons know. Let’s say they hear it
in our laughter. Surely your grace delights
protectors’ eyes, always with God in sight.
Roger Armbrust
August 1, 2008
